Waist-to-Hip Ratio
WHO Risk Assessment
Calculate waist-to-hip ratio and compare against WHO risk thresholds for metabolic disease.
Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Check how your body fat is distributed and your cardiovascular risk using WHO-defined thresholds.
What Your WHR Tells You
WHR reveals how your body stores fat. Two people can have identical weight and BMI but very different health profiles depending on where that fat lives. Fat around the organs — visceral fat — is metabolically dangerous in a way that subcutaneous fat is not.
How to Measure Correctly
Waist: wrap a flexible tape around the narrowest part of your midsection, usually just above the belly button. Hips: measure the widest point around the buttocks. Stand relaxed; don't suck in; exhale normally. Keep the tape horizontal and snug but not compressing skin. Measure three times and average for consistency.
What to Do if Your WHR Is Elevated
The fastest way to improve WHR is losing visceral fat through a modest calorie deficit plus resistance training. Abdominal fat responds well to these interventions — often faster than stubborn peripheral fat. Start with your TDEE and work from there.
Formula
WHR Risk Thresholds (WHO)
Tips & Limitations
Medical Disclaimer
WHR is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If your ratio is elevated or you have other cardiovascular risk factors, speak with your healthcare provider about a full assessment.